William Henry Foster

British politician (1846-1924)
Person human Q8011991
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William Henry Foster

Summary

William Henry Foster is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1846[2]. He died on March 9, 1924[3]. He worked as a politician[4] and ironmaster[5].

Key Facts

  • William Henry Foster was born on January 1, 1846[2].
  • William Henry Foster died on March 9, 1924[3].
  • William Henry Foster's father was William Orme Foster[6].
  • William Henry Foster was married to Henrietta Grace Pakenham Mahon[7].
  • A child of William Henry Foster was Mabel Foster[8].
  • William Henry Foster held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • William Henry Foster's professions included politician[4].
  • William Henry Foster worked as an ironmaster[5].
  • William Henry Foster held the position of member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[10].
  • William Henry Foster held the position of member of the 21st Parliament of the United Kingdom[11].
  • William Henry Foster held the position of member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom[12].
  • William Henry Foster held the position of High Sheriff of Shropshire[13].
  • William Henry Foster's education included a stint at Christ Church[14].
  • William Henry Foster was educated at Eton College[15].
  • William Henry Foster is recorded as male[16].
  • William Henry Foster's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • William Henry Foster was affiliated with the Conservative Party[18].
  • William Henry Foster's residence is recorded as Apley Hall[19].
  • William Henry Foster's family name is recorded as Foster[20].
  • William Henry Foster's given name is recorded as William[21].
  • William Henry Foster's work location is recorded as London[22].
  • William Henry Foster's described by source is recorded as Q19036877[23].
  • William Henry Foster's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • William Henry Foster's name in native language is recorded as William Henry Foster[25].
  • William Henry Foster's candidacy in election is recorded as 1874 United Kingdom general election[26].

Body

Origins and Family

William Henry Foster was born on January 1, 1846[2]. His father was William Orme Foster[6].

Education

Educated at Christ Church[14], a college of the University of Oxford[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1546[29], headquartered in Oxford[30] and Eton College[15], a public school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1440[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4] and ironmaster[5]. Positions held include member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[10], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1880[36]; member of the 21st Parliament of the United Kingdom[11], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1874[39]; member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom[12], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1868[42]; and High Sheriff of Shropshire[13], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44].

Personal Life

William Henry Foster was married to Henrietta Grace Pakenham Mahon[7]. A child of him was Mabel Foster[8]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[18].

Death and Burial

William Henry Foster died on March 9, 1924[3].

FAQs

Who were William Henry Foster's parents?

William Henry Foster's father was William Orme Foster[6].

Who was William Henry Foster married to?

William Henry Foster's spouses include Henrietta Grace Pakenham Mahon[7].

What did William Henry Foster do for work?

William Henry Foster worked as politician[4] and ironmaster[5].

Where did William Henry Foster go to school?

William Henry Foster was educated at Christ Church[14] and Eton College[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . The London Gazette 27534. wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [4] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [2] . Faceted Application of Subject Terminology. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk. britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Mabel Foster
    Fast id 1582806
    Work location London
    Occupation politician, ironmaster
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